Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, values-led organisation operating within a regulated environment to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is a key role within the finance team, offering exposure to statutory reporting, regulatory submissions, ESG reporting and audit leadership.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership of year-end processes, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
The Role Reporting to the Head of Financial Systems, Data and Reporting, you will:
* Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and manage the external audit process

* Prepare and submit regulatory financial returns in line with relevant guidance and deadlines

* Oversee VAT, corporation tax and wider tax compliance (working with external advisers)

* Maintain the Assets & Liabilities Register and balance sheet integrity

* Ensure a robust month-end and year-end close process

* Prepare monthly balance sheet and cash flow reporting

* Produce Board and Committee reporting on statutory and technical accounting matters

* Lead annual ESG reporting and filing

* Act as a key contact for auditors, regulators, tax advisers and funders

* Support financial risk management and budget oversight

* Review and enhance financial controls, processes and systems

You will also provide oversight to a Financial Accounting Assistant and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing finance function.
About You We are looking for:
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), or due to qualify within 12 months

* Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts (FRS 102 experience highly desirable)

* Experience of external audit coordination

* Regulatory reporting experience (regulated sector background advantageous)

* Solid VAT, corporation tax and treasury understanding

* Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation experience

* Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems

* Confident communicator, able to engage at senior leadership and Board level

* Proactive, commercially aware and improvement-focused

Why Apply? * High-profile role with exposure to senior stakeholders

* Opportunity to lead on statutory reporting and ESG

* Hybrid working environment

* Values-led organisation with clear social impact

* Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture